Large conferences may feel like a thing of the past, but some of the most popular events are actually starting to make a comeback. And while the attendance numbers aren’t at the same level as they were before the pandemic, so many new innovations have been put into use over the last 2 years that there is more to absorb than ever…
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Did you know that there are nearly 20-40 million victims of modern slavery right this very moment? And that human trafficking is a $150 BILLION industry in the USA alone? In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton discusses the travesties of modern slavery and human trafficking and shares 3 things you may not know about modern slavery…
What’s Worse: Bad News about your Supply Chain or Uncertainty about your Supply Chain?
There seems to be no end to bad news about the global supply chain these days. A wave of interest in supply chain visibility solutions is sweeping the market as a result. But does simply adding real-time transportation visibility address the complex delays and widespread uncertainty pervasive in global supply chain operations today? Listen in as Monica Truelsch and…
Delivering Resilience by the Truckload: Moving Forward With FedEx Supply Chain President & CEO Scott Temple
Scott Temple, president & CEO of FedEx Supply Chain, never planned on getting into supply chain — a testament to the flexibility of both the liberal arts degree and the modern career path. In this episode, join Scott L. and Greg W. as they talk with Scott about the journey to leadership, the importance of people to any resilient supply chain, the future of automation…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 17th with Scott, Greg, and Kevin- Digital Transformers Edition
Fair warning: you will not leave this episode the same as you started. Tune in to the Supply Chain Buzz for January 17 and be prepared for loads of inspiration. First off, co-hosts Scott and Greg welcome Kevin L. Jackson for a Digital Transformers Takeover of the Buzz. The trio starts with some reflections on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. before turning their attention…
Pinchable Moments on a Journey to Change Children’s Lives with Dr. Lisa Williams
Most people would jump at an offer to design a product line for Walmart, but Dr. Lisa Williams turned them down three times. It wasn’t until she watched an interview with a little girl who explained that she didn’t want to play with a black doll because she didn’t like the color of the doll’s skin that she called them back and said, ‘Yes.’
Bringing the Supply Chain to Schools with the ASG Hope Foundation’s Terri Seese
High school students know a thing or two about their phones – but what do they know about all the moving parts that come together to make and deliver those same devices? Quite a bit thanks to people like Terri Seese, founder and CEO of Alliance Solution Group. Through the ASG Hope Foundation, a non-profit she launched, Terri helps students in grades K-12…
Last Mile Food Rescue: Leadership, Logistics, and a Noble Mission with Eileen Budo
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest host Ray Attiyah welcome Eileen Budo with Last Mile Food Rescue to the show. Listen as Eileen shares about her career journey from the Air Force to manufacturing, and to her role at Last Mile Food Delivery, and so much more.
Keeping the Customer Promise Through Omnichannel Fulfillment
We are truly living in a time of experiences, where customer demand and preferences have to be reflected far beyond the point of sale, stretching far into the supply chain. This has driven an innovation boom in the retail industry, as people start to emerge from their homes but don’t want loose the digital conveniences they have gotten used to over the last couple of years…
Taking a Unique Journey on a Crowded Road with JB Jaso
Most people spent a certain amount of time during the height of the pandemic locked down, just trying to get by under extraordinary circumstances. JB Jaso found himself near Fort Bragg in North Carolina, having time to take care of himself for the first time in nearly 20 years. That’s when he knew it was time to retire from the military and move on with his life…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 10th with Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson
Over the last two years, everyone has learned how critical, fragile, and interconnected our supply chains are. Their reach also means that seemingly insignificant consumer devices may have direct ties to high-stakes geopolitical issues half a world away. Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson started the week of January 10th by taking on topics from…
How to Meet New Customer Expectations in a New World of Retail with Lowe’s Donald Frieson
Retail is local — but it’s also home to an increasingly global set of fulfillment and distribution requirements (and challenges). Meanwhile, customer expectations for seamless omnichannel experiences and two-day delivery keep the pressure set on “high.” But good news: in this episode, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Lowe’s, Donald Frieson, joins Scott and Greg…